Angela Paydos ’01 MS has been promoted to manager at Guilmartin, DiPiro & Sokolowski, LLC. Ms. Paydos has demonstrated exceptional leadership and management skills in her long-term employment with GDS. Her steadfast commitment to the firm has helped her reach a new milestone in her career. She has been a CPA for 11 years.
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Quinten J. Smallwood ’08
Quinten J. Smallwood ’08 has been elected by Leadership Greater Hartford to their Executive Committee. Mr. Smallwood has been serving as a board member since 2012 and was appointed treasurer in December 2014.
Max Chanoch ’09
Max Chanoch ’09 has joined Kargo as product manager. Kargo is a company whose focus is on Premier Brand Advertising on Mobile Devices. Mr. Chanoch will help build and automate their technology to compete with advertising giants like Facebook and Google. He will help connect brands and publisher audiences.
Donna M. Phelan ’00 MBA
Donna M. Phelan ’00 MBA has written a new book providing surprising new strategies for women’s retirement planning. The book is entitled, “Women, Money and Prosperity: A Sister’s Perspective on How to Retire Well”. Ms. Phelan states that women need to create stackable income streams to empower retirement security (SISTERS). The book encourages women to start “SISTERS” clubs, a similar concept to book or craft clubs with the purpose of creating a nationwide conversation about women and retirement.
Christina S. Brown ’08
Christina S. Brown ’08 has joined Simsbury Bank as an assistant vice president and cash management officer.Ms. Brown has more than 9 years of banking experience will provide business customers with products and services that will improve their cash flow and enhance their efficiency.
Melanie E. Thomas ’08
Melanie E. Thomas ’08 has joined CONRIC PR & Marketing/Publishing as a marketing assistant. Ms. Thomas is a three-time BIG EAST Academic All-Star and after her playing days were over, Ms. Thomas authored a book titled “Heart of a Husky” and handled the promotion of the publication including all aspects of marketing and advertising herself.
Steven B. Ferrigno ’09 MBA
Steven B. Ferrigno ’09 MBA has received the 2014 Tri-County Board of Realtors “Realtor of the Year Award”. Mr. Ferrigno is also going to be the upcoming president of the Board. He has also been recognized in Connecticut Magazine’s “Connecticut Top Real Estate Agents Highest in Service and Overall Satisfaction” for 2011 & 2012.
Clyde W. Tinnen ’01 MBA
Clyde W. Tinnen ’01 MBA has been promoted to partner at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, an international law firm. Mr. Tinnen is a partner in the Chicago and Stamford offices and focuses his practice on corporate law matters, including finance and securities law, banking and mergers and acquisitions.
Michael A. Bell ’01 MBA
Michael A. Bell ’01 MBA has been named chief financial officer of Voya Investment Management. Mr. Bell will lead the finance team which and has more than 20 years of experience across public accounting and financial services.
Todd W. Sibley ’04
Todd W. Sibley ’04 has been named by Leominster Credit Union as their new assistant vice president of commercial lending. A resident of Leominster, Mr. Sibley has worked in the financial services industry for more than 10 years.